How Did Coronavirus Affect Bankruptcy Filings In Berkeley Area?

Bankruptcy filings were down in Alameda County last year, but experts expect them to surge in coming years.

How Reliable Is Your California Electric Provider?

See how well power providers in the Berkeley area and across CA serve their electric customers.

One Employer Offers Vaccination Incentive, Bonus Pay

Best Buy is offering a vaccine benefit and paying out special "sick leave" time off for hourly workers who get vaccinated for coronavirus.

Apply by March 15: Grants to Prevent Waste

StopWaste is offering grant funding to businesses and nonprofits, up to $20,000 per project to prevent waste and benefit the community.

New Store: Danish Furniture Brand Expands To East Bay

Søren Krogh-Jensen will open his third Bay Area BoConcept store in the East Bay on Feb 11.

Safeway Liquor License Suspended

The Safeway store in Berkeley cannot sell alcohol for 45 days.

Berkeley Businesses Receive $5,000 CARES Grants

Nearly 2,000 Alameda County businesses received the grants, a lifeline as they struggle to survive coronavirus restrictions.

Apple's Berkeley Store Temporarily Closed

As holiday shopping approaches the finish line, Apple has abruptly closed all California stores.

Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers At Starbucks In Berkeley

Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.

Bay Area Startup Flubs Thanksgiving Grocery Delivery

Good Eggs left customers scrambling on Thanksgiving after flubbing most of the 3,700 turkey deliveries and side dishes it had promised.

Best Berkeley Business Of The Year?

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as Berkeley Businesses of the Year.

How To Avoid Black Friday Scams In Berkeley

Consumers in Berkeley can take steps to lessen the chance of falling victim to a scam.

Berkeley Small Businesses: Apply Now for $5K Grant

Alameda County is providing $5,000 grants to small businesses, but you only have until Nov. 30 to apply.

Online Grocer Expands To Berkeley

The online grocer’s expansion to Alameda and Contra Costa counties doubles its Bay Area reach.

Business Moving Headquarters Out Of Berkeley

Cooperative Center Federal Credit Union has sold its building in Berkeley but plans to remain in the East Bay.

Mr. Nice Guy Is In, The Jerk Is Out; UC Berkeley Research Shows

People who display disagreeable or selfish behaviors are less likely to be successful, UC Berkeley experts found in new study Monday.

1st United Credit Union Named a Bay Area Top Workplace for 2020

This is the second consecutive year the Credit Union has been honored

1st United Credit Union Moves into Livermore

As an essential service, the local Credit Union remains committed to serving the community.

Berkeley Companies Score Federal Coronavirus Contracts

Companies in Berkeley and around the East Bay received millions from the government to help combat the coronavirus pandemic

Target Stores Raising Minimum Wage, But Berkeley's Already Ahead

More one-time bonuses are planned at stores and distribution centers.

Online Fundraiser For Berkeley Black-Run Business

Thieves broke into the business and stole thousands of dollars worth of bikes.

24 Hour Fitness Permanently Closing In Berkeley

24 Hour Fitness is filing for bankruptcy due to the “devastating effects” of the coronavirus.

AMC Movie Theaters May Not Reopen

The movie theater chain said Wednesday it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic.

Victoria’s Secret Closing 250 Stores; See Locations Near Berkeley

Parent company L Brands also announced it plans to close 50 Bath & Body Works locations in the United States and Canada.

Berkeley Local Business Guide: What’s Open or Closed in Town

We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.

Firefighters, Families Make Face Shields For First Responders

A shortage of personal protection equipment brought on by the coronavirus crisis is being tackled head-on by Alameda County firefighters.

Berkeley Businesses: Open or Closed? Let Your Customers Know

We're publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for Berkeley Businesses. Here's how to get listed.

Whole Foods Workers Call For Sickout In Bid For More Protection

Whole Foods grocery store has been vital to Berkeley residents during the shutdown, but workers say they need more safety measures.

CVS Waiving Delivery Fees For Meds: Locations In Berkeley

CVS Pharmacies will waive charges for the home delivery of prescription meds amid precautions regarding the new coronavirus.

Berkeley Jewelry Maker Creates Pop-up

Designers, artists and small businesses will take the spotlight at the Women Made pop-up in March at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon.

South Post Office Closed For Repairs

The closure will not impact post office box mail.

Berkeley Companies, Theater Named Finalists For Awards

Enchroma, Pivot Bio, Medinas Health ​and Berkeley Repertory Theatre​ have been named as finalists for East Bay Innovation Awards.

3 Bay Area Cities Make Top 15 List: Best Cities To Find A Job

WalletHub recently released its 2020 rankings of the best and worst cities for finding a job.

Apply Now For Berkeley Census Job: $25 Per Hour

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring thousands of temporary workers in Alameda County and elsewhere for the 2020 head count.

Whole Foods, Safeway: Thanksgiving Grocery Store Hours - Berkeley

Find out when time will run out to pick up last-minute Thanksgiving items from Berkeley Bowl, Trader Joe's in the Berkeley area.

PG&E Power Shutoff Canceled In Alameda County

The shutoff had been scheduled to begin on Wednesday.

Gilman Brewing Company Plans Another Expansion

Gilman Brewing touts itself as "a fiery underdog putting the East Bay beer scene on the map."

Berkeley: Fastest Growing Private Bay Area Companies

The 2019 list compiled by San Francisco Business Times varies from carpentry to cleaning services to tech solutions.

Power Restoration Underway In Berkeley

The lights have begun coming on around Berkeley, according to multiple reports.

Spirit Halloween Store Open In Berkeley

Here are the local 2019 store locations, along with a link to a 20 percent off coupon or coupon code.